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Plant Profile: Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune'

Names

Damson

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Phonetic Spelling:PROO-nus doh-MESS-tik-a

Genus:Prunus

Species:domestica subsp. insititia

Family:Roseaceae

The Damson plum tree is a type of European plum known for its self-fertility, meaning it can pollinate itself without needing another tree. However, it is advisable to plant two different cultivars for optimal fruit production. This tree is resilient to cold temperatures and is also resistant to various diseases. Its mature size varies depending on whether you select a standard or dwarf variety, and it requires minimal upkeep. The tree has a chilling requirement of approximately 800 hours.

In terms of site conditions, the Damson plum tree can thrive in a wide range of soil types. It exhibits a moderate growth rate, typically growing between 13 to 24 inches each year.

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Feature Summary

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Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Feature Summary

Attributes
Edibility:
The small to medium sized fruit has blue skin and yellow flesh. It is said the flesh has an astringent taste which makes it more suitable to make jams, canning or preserving. Ripens from August to early September.
Fruit
Fruit Description:
The small to medium sized fruit has blue skin and yellow flesh. Ripens from August to early September.
Fruit Color:
Gold/Yellow
Blue
Flowers
Flower Description:
The white, clustered flowers bloom in April.
Leaves
Leaf Description:
The green elliptic leaves have fine tooth on the margin.
Leaf Shape:
Elliptical
Poisonous to Humans
Poison Symptoms:
Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.
Poison Toxic Principle:
Cyanogenic glycosides
Poison Part:
Seeds
Leaves
Stems
Whole Plant Traits
Plant Type:
Edible
Tree
Texture:
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Light:
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Stem
Landscape
Landscape Theme:
Edible Garden
Problems:
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Image Gallery

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Photo of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' - Flower:Photo by Dan Kristiansen
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Photo of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' - Fruit and leaves:Photo by Colin
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Photo of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' - Fruit:Photo by myri_bonnie
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Photo of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' - Preserving Damson:Photo by charlie charlie

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Attributes

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Edibility

The small to medium sized fruit has blue skin and yellow flesh. It is said the flesh has an astringent taste which makes it more suitable to make jams, canning or preserving. Ripens from August to early September.

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Fruit

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Fruit Description

The small to medium sized fruit has blue skin and yellow flesh. Ripens from August to early September.

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Fruit Color

grass
Blue
grass
Gold/Yellow

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Display/Harvest Time

Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Flowers

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Flower Description

The white, clustered flowers bloom in April.

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Flower Color

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White

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Leaves

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Leaf Description

The green elliptic leaves have fine tooth on the margin.

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Leaf Color

spa
Green

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Poisonous to Humans

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Poison Symptoms

Stems, leaves, seeds contain cyanide, particularly toxic in the process of wilting: brick red mucous membranes, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, panting, shock.

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Poison Toxic Principle

Cyanogenic glycosides

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Poison Severity

High
Low
Medium

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Causes Contact Dermatitis

No
Yes

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Poison Part

Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Whole Plant Traits

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Cultural Conditions

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Stem

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune' Landscape

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia 'Shropshire Prune': Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy